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Difference between partion/disc backup and cloning

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If I back up my entire hard drive using True Image 2013 does it include all of the operating system? What is difference between this and cloning? I am a "newbe" so would appreciate any help - thanks

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Please don't double post.

As for your request, this thread here may give you all the information you are seeking: http://forum.acronis.com/forum/3426

Basic answers
1. Yes
2a. Backup is just that, backup
2b. Clone is copying to another hard drive.

Create a full disk mode Backup. Select the checkbox for the entire disk (not just individual partitions). For this option, switch to disk mode (upper right blue link) until you see disks and not partitions to select. Select the disk. That ensures that you have everything you need, and you won't need to understand how the disk is laid out with possible hidden partitions. A full disk mode Backup captures everything, and is the simplest, safest backup method.